New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-06
MR. NrcoLL AND THE LABOR PARTY.

MR. NICOLL AND THE LABOR PARTY
Tho Democratic politicians weakening In their op'
position to Delaney Nicolrs nomination fo Or
Dl,trict-Attorney, and it looks as II
tbev had been frightened into submission
Mr. Nico was asked yesterday concerning that
the limited Labor party had offered him their nomina-
ton. - .
Thcy did not that" he said "All there Is OF It IS
tn at certain gentlemen interested In that movement
called Informally upon and Informed me that there
WA n kindly feeling the members OF the Unitcd
Labor party toward Me- because Of the position had
taken az nst making the law mean one thing for
rich men and another thing for poor nen. acknow-
edged tho very sincere qualification which such an an
pouncement afforded coming as 1t did from such
large body OF citizens, whcroupon they said that with
a ,jt,lo effort they thought tho United Labor party
voud nominate me for the District Attorney
ship replied that could not make any effort for mat
any other nomination that was not % ie 5a
Office and should not do seeking Tor H. out .nas
surprised TO hear that they thought the apo, psS
would support because views as TO the con'tc
ton OF certain laws probably ct variance Win
them A., ,,,,.a ohor marty did
not seek offices for the sake Of Offices ana anst ne s s
Attorneyship was not office which would Dc use
full for promulgstns the principles OF tne,r no%i
nation in fact they expressly stated that they were
not authorized to make any such offer and acted horeV
individuals
IRVING HALL MAY NOMINATE TICKET.
Thu withdrawal OF three full and the chair
man OF another from Irving Hall Tuesday evening
WAS discussed with adeal Of interest yesterday wherever
politicians mot at least OF those who withdrew.
Aoueduct Commissioner +. /. Ridgway. Is personal
friend OF HILL and appointed by him OH the
Aoueduct Commission. In discussing the matter yester
day Mr.. Ridgway said:
Twas not willing to be placed In the position OF &C
ouescing In the Endorsement Of Democrats u some ds-
trtcts Republicans In Others and Labor men or inde-
pendents In still Others This sort Of political trading
do not believe in. It is simply sinking all political prin-
cpes for the sake OF slectDg here and there IL
was 10 bring this squarey before tho Executive
Committee and to place organization on record tat
the resolution was introduced. IL merely pledged the
orga squarely TO support Democratic canduates
for the Senate and Assembly. | was In favor OF nomi
mating q County ticket composed or Democrats, anu
running 1t squarely. This would have shown whether
or not irving II all Is factor In the Democratic prooem
in this city worth taking into consuerauoh ina was
many way TO do
Politicians wonder what Irving Hall will do. 1t has
cut aoof from United Labor party by demanding me
fifth nspectorship OF elections. and there ~ apparently
no course open for 1t except to run ticket OF us own
MR. KOHLER ADDRESSES A LABOR MEETING.
PoUGHKrEpsiE Oct. 5 (speciap.-The Rev. Hugh o.
Pentecost appointed tho meeting OF the United Labor
party here tonight lie did not come. but j. T. Kohler
OF Brooklyn did, and he made speech, the burden OF
which was that estate booms depress all Kinds OF
business and one is In progress lie predicted au-
other Black Friday In less than six months. when
SIS 600 900 will DO locked up in New York banks anu
1000 laborcrs VIII he tranping through the snu
lie said that some years ago New-York man boughta
lot at broadway and Park Place for 300 put renee
around H. and for IL was vacant ana useleSs "c
and thrown and tho fence was
covered vita circus bills. To-day the lot is worth
100000